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The classic movie has been a tradition at Christmas for as long as I can remember, and for just as long as I can remember its premise has haunted me for days afterward. If I had not been born, would anyone's life be affected? I agree with Clarence, very few can truthfully answer that question beyond immediate friends and family. Even then, would their lives be affected that much?

I haven't found the cure to any disease or instigated the end to any injustices. I haven't written a book worthy of the Pulitzer, or done any deed that warranted the Nobel. In fact, those closest to me would say the opposite is more likely. St. Paul had it right. Why do I do the evil which I wish not and not do the good that I wish?

And yet, if God will bless someone like me with His miracles, love and compassion, then everyone in the whole world has an equal chance.

TV and movies depict the epitome of Christmas: the perfect tree with piles of presents, mom and dad smiling and loving, siblings being kind and respectful to each other and their parents. At least that was what Holywood used to portray, and what everyone wanted. Now? I don't know. I haven't watched family sitcoms in a long time and don't know what kind of family life they portray. I suspect it isn't the Cleavers.

Most families fall short of the ideal family - if there is such a thing - and the holidays can be very stressful when old wounds (and new ones) can't be laid aside. My family is no different.

We were close once, at least I thought so. However, recent events indicate I wore rose colored glasses and didn't see the truth - until now. My own pain has opened my eyes and I can now recognize, and empathize, with other families coping with dysfunction and the holidays. I don't have any solutions or any suggestions on how to fix what is broken. But, God o…

In the first part of my faith life, God had to shout in
order to be heard over the din of my worry, fear and impatience. As I learned
to trust, His voice softened and yet it still held surprises, such as the
unexpected appearance of a rainbow or particular scripture. Psalm 37 is one of
these. In the past the appearance of
this scripture was a forerunner to major miracles, like meeting and marrying
my husband.
This past week, a friend posted a video titled, A Letter from God. The music and the scripture verses were
beautiful, but it was late and I was tired. I decided to save the post and
watch it later. However, an internal voice urged me to take the extra few
minutes and listen.
Psalm 37: 3 -5 was one of the listed scriptures. "Trust in
the Lord and do good and dwell in the land, and thou shalt be fed with its riches.
Delight in the Lord, and he will give thee the requests of thy heart. Commit
thy way to the Lord, and trust in him and he will do it".
Which desires of …